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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.14, 1,238.54 and 565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.14, 1,238.54 and 565.49 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.14 : 1,238.54 = 565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.14/1,238.54 = 565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.14x = 1,238.54 × 565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.14x = 700,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,378.47/826.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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